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REPUBLIC v MOSES NDERITU NDUMIA [2007] KEHC 3660 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 3660 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3660
Citation
[2007] KEHC 3660 (KLR)
Decided
23 February 2007
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. Khamoni
Holding

The court declares the criminal proceedings a nullity and acquits the accused

Facts

The accused was arrested on suspicion of murder and was detained in police custody for over a year before being brought to court.

Issues

  1. Lawfulness of the trial due to unreasonable delay
  2. Violation of the accused's constitutional rights

Reasoning

The court found the delay in bringing the accused to court was unreasonable and unconstitutional, violating the accused's constitutional rights.

Outcome

Acquittal

Orders

  • Declare criminal proceedings a nullity
  • Acquit the accused

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Constitution of Kenya
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